Issue ID | 1542307 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11183369 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 27/02/19 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I was driving on the highway and while doing 70 mph the vehicle suddenly decelerated and and could not accelerate. My traction control light came on and off. A couple of miles it did it again. I then placed my foot under the brake pedal and my car drove fine. After inspecting my car i noticed that the brake stopper was worn. I did some research and found out that while you are accelerating and the brake stopper is bad, it can cause your car to go into a safety mode because it thinks you are braking and accelerating at the same time. This affects the power and can cause a rear end collision. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 133000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | KISSIMMEE, FL |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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